After Blackwell's husband called to warn police that she had a handgun, officers found her in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart where she had fired the gun. After refusing to drop the weapon, officers shot her. The county sheriff stated that he believed Blackwell intended to commit "suicide by cop."
Victim's Name: Nattela Ruth Blackwell
Agency Responsible: Tipton County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Female
Age: 64
Race: White
Date of Death: November 3, 2013
County: Tipton
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural